Consultant in Older Persons Mental Health – Poppy Ward(UK Visa Sponsorship)

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Uk
January 23, 2026
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

Overview

Are you passionate about advancing mental healthcare for older adults? We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Older Persons Mental Health inpatient service at Rose Ward, Gosport War Memorial Hospital. You will play a key leadership role within a multidisciplinary team, supporting clinical excellence and innovative care models as part of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a recently upgraded service with strong links to physical health teams, community providers, and voluntary partners. You will benefit from protected professional development time, mentoring, and opportunities to participate in research, teaching, and service improvement.

Your Role

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, your responsibilities will include:

Clinical Leadership

  • Provide senior psychiatric leadership and Responsible Clinician duties for patients on Rose Ward (14 beds), and occasional support for Poppy Ward (dementia care).
  • Manage a complex, varied caseload with high standards of risk assessment, treatment planning, and recovery‑oriented practice.
  • Ensure patient care is safe, effective, and evidence‑based.

Team and Service Development

  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members, community partners, carers, and families to deliver seamless care pathways.
  • Supervise and support Resident and Specialty Doctors, promoting learning and professional growth.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance, and service innovation.

Teaching and Scholarship

  • Contribute to weekly academic teaching and broader Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
  • Opportunities available to serve as a Clinical or Educational Supervisor.

On‑Call and Job Planning

  • Participate in a fairly shared on‑call rota across the network.
  • Flexible job planning options available to tailor your role towards education, leadership, or research interests.

Support and Culture

  • Access peer support meetings and structured academic development.
  • Work within an organisation committed to staff wellbeing and compassionate care.

About the Trust

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly integrated organisation combining mental health, learning disability, community, and physical health services. With over 13,000 staff across 300+ sites, the Trust aims to deliver compassionate, coordinated, and high‑quality care for diverse communities. The Trust’s culture emphasises CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — and supports staff in career development and collaborative working.

Essential Person Specification

Qualifications

To be considered for this role you must have:

Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), with a licence to practise in the UK. You can find official registration guidance on the GMC website here: Register with the GMC (UK)

MRCPsych or recognised equivalent

Eligible for inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register (or within six months of anticipated CCT at interview). More about the Specialist Register is available here: GMC Specialist Register Guide

Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Other Requirements

Compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

Applicants who require sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker route are welcome to apply. For details on work visas and eligibility, see the official UK Government guidance: UK Visas & Immigration Overview and Skilled Worker Visa

Depending on your country of residence, you may need to provide criminal record certificates per UKVI rules.

Terms and Benefits

  • Salary: £109,725 – £145,478 per annum (Consultant pay band)
  • Contract: Permanent, Full‑Time
  • Location: Gosport War Memorial Hospital, Bury Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3PW
  • Professional Support: Protected SPA time (minimum 2.5 SPAs pro rata), CPD access, academic opportunities
  • Incentives: Eligible for a £30,000 Golden Hello payment paid over 2 years.

Inclusive Recruitment

We are committed to making our recruitment fair and accessible. If you feel that some aspects of the person specification may disadvantage you due to characteristics such as race, gender, age, disability, or otherwise, please contact the Trust’s Recruitment Team — we will aim to support you through the application process.

Flexible working options can be discussed at interview.

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